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Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court

05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing

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Upon completion of Module 5, you will be able to:

  • Understand the general principles of quality assurance.
  • Understand the development and application of standards that apply to forensic DNA testing.
  • Use that knowledge to evaluate the reliability of testing.

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